Hearing is many things for us. We use it to communicate with one another. We share ideas, thoughts and daily life activities through language. This important skill, language, develops naturally just by over hearing others talk. Newborns typically have their first word between 9-12 months of age without formal instruction. Without hearing, speech and language need to be taught.
Hearing provides us
information as to what is happening around us.
When we hear footsteps, we know someone is coming into the room. We know where to look for the keys when we
hear them fall off the counter. It’s the
sound of garage door opening that tells us a loved one is home.
Hearing helps to
keep us safe. The smoke detector, a
kitchen timer, the siren of a fire truck provide information that helps keep us
safe.
There are many
sounds in our world that give us pleasure. The laughter of a son and the giggle
of grandchild become cherished moments. The “ping” of a golf club hitting a
ball, the “crack” the spoon makes when it breaks through a crème brulee, the
“drip” of the melting snow, “rustle” of the newspaper all add to life.
Hearing connects us
to the world. Without it, we would miss
the sound of birds and the wind in the trees.
Hearing
is usually taken for granted. People
often tell us, they didn’t realize all the ways hearing enhanced their
lives. Take good care of your
hearing. Use hearing protection around
loud sounds. Eat well, a diet high in
fruits and vegetables and exercise helps to maintain healthy ears. Take good care of your ears.
Life sounds great! Enjoy every moment!
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